Chapter 51: Luoyang Dancers
For this literary young woman Cai Yan, Liu Zhan has put in a lot of thought. After much consideration, he finally decided to take a more intense and stimulating approach to conquer this father and daughter. As for a great Confucian like Cai Yong, if you try to lecture him with great principles, he will have even more principles than you. Could you tell him that the Great Han is about to be destroyed soon, so don't be an official anymore and run for your life quickly.
For an old die-hard like Cai Yong, let alone asking him not to be an official. Even if he knows that the Great Han is doomed, maybe when the old guy is on a whim, he might even accompany the Great Han in burial.
Cai Yong is a great Confucian and is definitely better at playing with the principles of the Book of Changes than us. Although we are not very proficient in the principles of the Book of Changes, our level is just so-so. We can only take it out occasionally to brag and show off. It can't be taken seriously. But we know the ending. Didn't you see Cai Yong's unfriendly expression at the beginning?
The ending is given. After slowly reasoning, the old guy is as clear as a mirror in his heart. Can he not know what the result will be? If he still recklessly plunges in and even drags his daughter down to perish together, then we have nothing to say.
Destiny is something innate. What is destined to be yours will eventually be yours. What is not destined for you cannot be obtained even if you strive for it. Young people will definitely scoff at such words.
Yes, who hasn't been young? When one is in the prime of youth, who doesn't think that they will create a great future in their life? Some people may succeed, but most people are tortured enough by life. Only when they are old do they realize that they are just ordinary.
The most typical example is Confucius. He has knowledge and talent. He has no official luck in his destiny but he has to strive for an official position. Who would have thought that he would travel around various states all his life, encounter setbacks everywhere, do countless useless efforts, and suffer a lot. Only when he is old does he realize that he is destined to be just a teacher. From this comes a famous sigh: One cannot be a gentleman without knowing one's destiny.
Don't struggle against destiny. In this way, at least you will live more freely.
During his time in Luoyang, Cai Yong is just one aspect. As a newly emerging celebrity, a young talent who is both literary and martial, Liu Zhan is a person attracting much attention in Luoyang.
For several days in a row, Liu Zhan is busy. Many important people of similar status have sent invitations. Liu Zhan rushes from one family to another. The title of the Four-Wonders Young Master is not given in vain. He has just returned from Ma Richan's house.
Today, Lu Zhi has just been taken out of prison and sent home to reunite with his family. Lu Zhi is very touched and also very emotional. He and Liu Zhan have only met once. It is actually him who rescued him from prison. Others may not be able to rescue him even if they want to. Unless there are a sufficient number of heavyweight officials who stand up together. Lu Zhi is very clear in his heart about the power of the eunuchs now.
Not long after Liu Zhan entered the door, Kong Rong invited him to Luoyang Fangze Pavilion. It is said that a top-notch and extremely talented headliner has just emerged in Luoyang. No matter what, he must see her.
In Luoyang Fangze Pavilion, there are quite a lot of guests. Everyone wants to witness the legendary headliner dancer Lai Ying'er. Some people have seen her, while more people have only heard about her. It is even more difficult to see her alone. Even if you have money, it is useless. The key is whether she likes you or not and whether she wants to see you.
Lai Ying'er is a newly famous and extremely talented singer and dancer in Luoyang City. She is a young woman like a newly ripened apricot. Especially those big, watery and charming eyes can make people intoxicated just by looking at them. However, she is naturally aloof, elegant and pure. On the stage, she is bright, charming and enthusiastic, making all the men in Luoyang City crazy about her; but off the stage, she wears light makeup and is taciturn, making those who want to get close to her have to back off.
The professional nature of a prostitute determines that there must be something extraordinary about her actions. Otherwise, she wouldn't be famous in the imperial capital of Luoyang.
Although she is a prostitute, Lai Ying'er sells her art but not her body. After witnessing Lai Ying'er's dancing skills, how many young talents and rich young masters in Luoyang flock to her. But Lai Ying'er is disdainful. Even meeting with her once is very difficult.
Liu Zhan and Kong Rong, etc., sat in the lobby. After a while, the music started and Lai Ying'er came on stage. On the stage, under the accompaniment of music, Lai Ying'er danced gracefully.